Thanks for that.
I'll add that EVERY TIME I update Flash its installer creates permissions issues. Basically you MUST repair permissions immediately after installing Flash. It's good to do it just before as well so there's no problem on the install.

I've pinged, tracert, and everything seems okay when trying to connect to cdn.livestream.com, no issues. Its just the player does not want to connect, or when it does connect, the buffering/lag is unbearable.

In the meantime you may want to check with your network administrator if any restrictions are in place. Disable/remove any ad-blocking programs if you're currently running them. It would to helpful to test with another computer on the same internet connection, if possible.

It appears to be a network problem, but there is no Network administrator, I guess I am him? Either way, should I open ports? If so, which ones? Which ones should I close?

You need to open ports 80 and 1935 for streaming if you're behind a firewall, but I'm not so sure that this is whats causing the issue.

Have you tested with another computer on the same connection? This would be helpful, as there are a lot of variables in place. I've merged this with another thread that may give you some answers. If you're unable to resolve after reading through the thread, I recommend opening a ticket in our support center:https://secure.livestream.com/myacco...ter/openticket